Christian History Issue #78

J.R.R. Tolkien

By: Hovel Audio

Narrated by: Kate Reading

Christian History takes a look, in this issue, at how Tolkien influenced culture and what the influences in his life were. How his Catholicism and friendship with C.S. Lewis influenced what he wrote about Hobbits, dragons, and overcoming great evil. This issue takes the time to examine many areas of the life of the man who created the 20th century's greatest myth.©2009 christianaudio.com (P)2009 christianaudio.com

The man behind the mythology we all love!

This is a fascinating review of Tolkien's background and gives great insight into his character. If you've ever read his writing and wondered what shaped his unique perspective, you'll find it here. I love Kate Reading and she's the perfect choice for this investigative-style performance. But be forewarned: her smooth, soothing tones can cause drowsiness. I don't recommend operating heavy machinery while listening. There's something very NPR-ish about the whole thing.

On Tolkien

Loved everything about it. Found pdf of transcript off magazine's website! This was a grand slam: a great subject, writing, narrator, & Audible.com to bring them all home.

Very interesting and plenty of unique insights

Enjoyed this very much and appreciated have this have a more accurate view of the man behind middle earth than the secular critics give him.